Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union Mortgage Rates, Fees & Info

Charlotte, NC

LEI: 549300MAIHYOT48UVH49

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Review & Overview

Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union is a smaller credit union specializing in Refi and Home Purchase loans. Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union has a high proportion of conventional loans. Their top markets by origination volume include: Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Hickory, and Fayetteville among others. We have data for 24 markets. (Some data included below & more in-depth data is available with an active subscription.)

Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union has an above average approval rate when compared to the average across all lenders. They have an above average pick rate when compared to similar lenders. Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union is typically a low fee lender. (We use the term "fees" to include things like closing costs and other costs incurred by borrowers-- whether they are paid out of pocket or rolled into the loan.) They typically have about average rates.

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Mortgage Type
Simulated Rate Simulation Date
30 Year Conventional Purchase 6.19% 4/28/24
30 Year Conventional Refi 6.28% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Purchase 5.54% 4/28/24
15 Year Conventional Refi 5.95% 4/28/24
15 Year Cash-out Refi 5.95% 4/28/24
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Originations

188

Origination Dollar Volume (All Markets)

$38,510,000

Top Markets

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Market Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
CHARLOTTE-CONCORD-GASTONIA, NC-SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 101 $21,885,000 $216,683 $3,893 3.27%
RALEIGH-CARY, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 18 $3,780,000 $210,000 $3,480 3.19%
COLUMBIA, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 22 $3,220,000 $146,364 $3,124 3.06%
HICKORY-LENOIR-MORGANTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $1,270,000 $211,667 $3,694 3.33%
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $835,000 $278,333 $4,353 3.00%
GREENVILLE-ANDERSON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 6 $830,000 $138,333 $3,180 3.06%
WILMINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $820,000 $410,000 $5,581 3.63%
MYRTLE BEACH-CONWAY-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC-NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $660,000 $330,000 $5,358 3.38%
DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $655,000 $218,333 $3,969 3.13%
BURLINGTON, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $645,000 $215,000 $3,971 3.25%
GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $610,000 $305,000 $3,539 2.94%
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $450,000 $225,000 $3,921 2.81%
Outside of Metro Areas 2 $420,000 $210,000 $3,808 3.63%
SPARTANBURG, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 3 $405,000 $135,000 $2,677 3.08%
CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $400,000 $200,000 $3,311 3.31%
Shelby, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $290,000 $145,000 $2,542 3.19%
Henderson, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $245,000 $245,000 $4,314 3.25%
Cullowhee, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $225,000 $225,000 $4,564 3.38%
GOLDSBORO, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $205,000 $205,000 $3,522 3.00%
Albemarle, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 2 $200,000 $100,000 $2,340 2.81%
HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $155,000 $155,000 $3,688 3.88%
Marion, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $135,000 $135,000 $3,600 3.75%
Greenwood, SC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,204 2.75%
Lumberton, NC (FHA|USDA|VA) 1 $85,000 $85,000 $2,644 3.38%
Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's top markets include Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Hickory, and Fayetteville among others.

Their top states include:
  • North Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
  • South Carolina (FHA|USDA|VA)
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    Product Mix

    Loan Type Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Conventional 188 $38,510,000 $204,840 $3,702 3.22%

    For 2021, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's most frequently originated type of loan was Conventional, with 188 originations.

    Loan Reason

    Loan Reason Originations Total Value Avg. Loan Avg. Fees Avg. Rate
    Refi 136 $25,540,000 $187,794 $3,391 3.17%
    Home Purchase 52 $12,970,000 $249,423 $4,516 3.38%

    For 2021, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan purpose was Refi, with 136 originations. The 2nd most popular reason was Home Purchase, with 52 originations.

    Loan Duration/Length

    Loan Length Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    30 Year 122 $29,240,000 $239,672 $4,088 3.43%
    15 Year 56 $8,550,000 $152,679 $3,073 2.87%
    10 Year 10 $720,000 $72,000 $2,519 2.68%

    For 2021, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's most frequently cited loan duration was 30 Year, with 122 originations. The 2nd most popular length was 15 Year, with 56 originations.

    Origination Fees/Closing Costs

    Origination Fee/Closing Cost Originations Total Value Average Loan
    $1k-2k 87 $13,905,000 $159,828
    $<1k 40 $4,150,000 $103,750
    $2k-3k 39 $10,485,000 $268,846
    $3k-4k 15 $5,335,000 $355,667
    $4k-5k 4 $2,280,000 $570,000
    $5k+ 3 $2,355,000 $785,000

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's average total fees were $4,088, while their most frequently occuring range of origination fees (closing costs) were in the $1k-2k bucket, with 87 originations.

    Interest Rates

    Loan Rate Originations Total Value Average Loan
    3-4% 118 $25,510,000 $216,186
    2.5-3% 57 $11,025,000 $193,421
    4-5% 8 $1,580,000 $197,500
    <2.5% 5 $395,000 $79,000

    During 2021, Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union's average interest rate for loans was 3.43%, while their most frequently originated rate bucket for loans was 3-4%, with 118 originations.

    Loan Sizing

    Loan Size Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $100k-200k 85 $12,615,000 $148,412 $3,199 3.25%
    $200k-400k 58 $15,520,000 $267,586 $4,362 3.33%
    $100,000 or less 31 $2,325,000 $75,000 $2,468 2.98%
    $400k-600k 12 $6,130,000 $510,833 $6,015 3.16%
    $1MM+ 1 $1,245,000 $1,245,000 $13,856 3.00%
    $600k-1MM 1 $675,000 $675,000 $8,579 3.25%

    2021 saw Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union place emphasis on $100k-200k loans with 85 originations, totaling $12,615,000 in origination value.

    Applicant Income

    Applicant Income Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    $50k-75k 55 $8,705,000 $158,273 $3,383 3.27%
    $100k-150k 42 $11,100,000 $264,286 $4,155 3.26%
    $75k-100k 36 $6,830,000 $189,722 $3,579 3.17%
    $50k or less 34 $4,130,000 $121,471 $2,946 3.19%
    $150k-250k 18 $5,540,000 $307,778 $4,483 3.17%
    $250k+ 3 $2,205,000 $735,000 $8,580 3.29%

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with incomes in the $50k-75k range, with 55 originations. The second most popular income band? $100k-150k, with 42 originations.

    Applicant Debt to Income Ratio

    DTI Ratio Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-30% 71 $13,565,000 $191,056 $3,590 3.20%
    <20% 38 $6,220,000 $163,684 $3,186 3.08%
    30-36% 36 $7,460,000 $207,222 $3,760 3.23%
    37% 11 $2,645,000 $240,455 $4,328 3.40%
    38% 8 $2,190,000 $273,750 $4,366 3.27%
    36% 6 $2,250,000 $375,000 $5,253 3.19%
    41% 3 $1,135,000 $378,333 $5,072 3.79%
    43% 3 $775,000 $258,333 $3,843 3.21%
    45% 2 $440,000 $220,000 $3,882 3.56%
    50-60% 2 $310,000 $155,000 $2,495 3.25%
    46% 2 $560,000 $280,000 $4,234 3.31%
    48% 2 $280,000 $140,000 $2,753 3.13%
    42% 2 $360,000 $180,000 $4,485 3.81%
    44% 1 $155,000 $155,000 $4,214 3.25%
    39% 1 $165,000 $165,000 $3,992 4.25%

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union lent most frequently to those with DTI ratios of 20-30%, with 71 originations. The next most common DTI ratio? <20%, with 38 originations.

    Ethnicity Mix

    Applicant Ethnicity Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    White 121 $24,585,000 $203,182 $3,599 3.18%
    Not provided 35 $7,925,000 $226,429 $3,976 3.18%
    Black 29 $5,025,000 $173,276 $3,694 3.45%
    American Indian 3 $975,000 $325,000 $4,741 3.17%

    Approval Rates

    Total approvals of all applications
    94.26%

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union has an average approval rate.

    Pick Rate

    Approvals leading to origination
    95.21%

    Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union has an exceptionally high pick rate. They most likely have borrower friendly terms or other characteristics like being fast to close or are easy to work with.

    Points and Fees

    Points Originations Total Value Average Loan
    NA 188 $38,510,000 $204,840

    Occupancy Type Mix

    Dwelling Type Originations Total Value Average Loan
    188 $38,510,000 $204,840

    LTV Distribution

    Loan to Value Originations Total Value Average Loan Average Fees Average Rate
    20-40% 17 $1,885,000 $110,882 $2,576 2.82%
    40-60% 42 $6,040,000 $143,810 $2,973 3.10%
    60-80% 48 $10,190,000 $212,292 $3,776 3.37%
    80-100% 75 $19,965,000 $266,200 $4,436 3.34%
    Under 20% 5 $245,000 $49,000 $2,206 2.60%